Obituary of Wesley "Wes" Ray Meeks

Our beloved son, brother, nephew, and dear friend, Wesley Ray Meeks, age 35, died in a motorcycle accident in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 29, 2017.Wes was born in Long Beach, California on April 2, 1982 to Orlan Meeks and Elizabeth (Buckman) Meeks.Wes was a United States Navy veteran. He served on the USS Constellation as an aviation electrician during Operation Freedom. He was a truck driver by trade and a good motorcycle mechanic. He loved being outdoors, riding his motorcycle, hunting, and hanging out with his friends.He is survived by his dad, Orlan Meeks; mother, Elizabeth Meeks; stepmother, Neva Meeks; brother, Devin Meeks; sister, Chasity De Marco; maternal grandmother, Lora Buckman; his best friend, Billy Stamp; and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.Private services will be observed at a later date.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:00AM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611